Live at the Nut Bar with John Bolton and David Cunningham
Squirrel Founder John Bolton (better known as JB) and Chief David Cunningham (DC) sit down together, sometimes with guests, to chew the fat.
They discuss things like finance, the economy, investing and what's happening with mortgage interest rates.
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Knowing these two, there are plenty of laughs along the way as well as the odd debate, friendly of course.
Live at the Nut Bar - Season 3 Episode 14: From survival mode to (finally) some stability
In the season finale, JB and DC pull up a stool at the Nut Bar to chat about the final OCR cut of 2025, why house prices haven’t boomed, what’s tugging the housing market in different directions, and why 2026 should feel better—though still a bit weird in an election year.
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OCR & interest rates update – February 2026
The RBNZ held the OCR at 2.25% on 18 February, sending a very clear message to the market: it doesn't want interest rates going anywhere in a hurry. Here's what happened, and what it means for mortgage borrowers.
Watch the latest interest rates and property market updates
Watch our latest update on interest rates and the property market - covering house prices, the economy, the OCR and where mortgage rates might be heading.
All eyes on interest rates: Key OCR dates to watch for in 2026
With the OCR now sitting well below the RBNZ's estimated 'neutral' point of 3.00%, we're officially in stimulatory rate territory—and just how long we stay here remains to be seen. With that said, here's the key OCR dates you need to watch for in 2026.
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